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MLCOMelco Resorts & Entertainment Limited
$6.59
Analysis updated: Jan 15, 2026

Investment Thesis

MLCO is a market laggard (RS 18/99, Top 82%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

+61%
Q4'24
$-0.14
+567%
Q1'25
$0.23
+147%
Q2'25
$0.12
+805%
Q3'25
$0.57
Earnings Accelerating

Price Structure

Partial Alignment
Price
$6.59
50 DMA
$8.26
100 DMA
$8.65
150 DMA
$8.48
200 DMA
$7.75
Alignment Score: 2/4

MLCO Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED

RS Rating 18/99 is in Bottom 18% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
18 (Top 82%)>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern
No base formingVCP or constructive base
Trend
Weak DowntrendAbove 200 DMA
Breakout Status
-0.8% from entry ($6.64)Breakout confirmation (hold above entry)

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on MLCO, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
18/99
Top 82% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Downtrend
Below 200 DMA
RSI (14)
22
OVERSOLD
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 2/9
Volume
1.1M
-30% vs avg
From Entry
-0.8%
$6.64

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
+8%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
N/A
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+11%
MODERATE
F-Score
7/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
N/A
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
97/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Struggling

Broke out 6 months ago at $6.64 — -1% below entry.

Breakout underperforming. Wait for price to reclaim entry or form a new base.

Breakout Date2025-06-23206 days ago
Entry Was$6.64Breakout price
Loss Since-1%From entry
Wait For$6.64Reclaim entry or new base

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • 20 DMA$7.53+14.3%
  • 200 DMA$7.75+17.6%
  • 50 DMA$8.26+25.3%
Current$6.59

Support

  • 52W Low$4.55-31.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MLCO stock a buy now?

MLCO is a market laggard (RS 18/99, Top 82%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

What is the buy point for MLCO?

MLCO broke out at $6.64 6 month(s) ago but is now -1% below entry. Wait for new base pattern.

What is MLCO's RS Rating?

MLCO has an RS Rating of 18/99, meaning it's in the Top 82% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.